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Purpose For students to demonstrate their understanding of American literature by examining how the views and works of a literary figure might have been shaped by the social and political context of the era in which they lived and the social circles they frequented. In this assignment, students will chose an instructor-approved literary figure for the time period they are studying. They will then chose a social media platform and create a social media profile that reflects their research and u

Four-page activity with instructor notes; purpose is to introduce students to various types of resources they might use in an academic research paper and how to find these resources.

In-class or homework activity that requires students to paraphrase the First Ten Amendments to the US Constitution. Includes answer key.

Includes a brief description of what a narrative essay does and looks like and three possible prompts. Also includes detailed grading rubric.

Assignment or in class activity centered around the Brandeis Brief file in Muller v. Oregon.